Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) vs Nokia 1

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs Nokia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 1:59 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 11:30 AM

Compare Nokia 1 X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Nokia 1 Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia 1
+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+282 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	218 PPI
+5.2"16% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) FWVGA (854x480)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4100 mAh91% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2150 mAh
+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)13% Lighter
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE

150 Mbps

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
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Model	Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-Sim	Nokia 1 TA-1047, TA-1056, TA-1060, TA-1066, TA-1079
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2016	4/1/2018
Depth	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)	67.78 x 133.6 millimeters (2.67 x 5.26 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	218 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (China)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Asia/Brazil: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 USA: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: CDMA,TD-SCDMA UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Asia/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) USA: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) China: LTE (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	FWVGA (854x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	2150 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	9 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen	• Colors: Warm Red, Dark Blue • Android Go edition • Xpress-on back covers • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Nokia 1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)